Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 620.4 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates is 620.4, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 3,736.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates peaked at 620.4 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 61st of 221 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 1.5 | — |
| 2010 | 1.56 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 1.77 | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 1.76 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 16.3 | +826.1% |
| 2014 | 16.17 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 15.47 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 15.1 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 38.39 | +154.2% |
| 2018 | 64.29 | +67.5% |
| 2019 | 206.47 | +221.2% |
| 2020 | 246.98 | +19.6% |
| 2021 | 306.81 | +24.2% |
| 2022 | 352.04 | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 570.82 | +62.1% |
| 2024 | 620.4 | +8.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 620.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 728.93, 85% of the median. (77 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 620.4 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 69.75, 8.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +826.1% | 1.76 | 16.3 |
| 2019 | +221.2% | 64.29 | 206.47 |
| 2017 | +154.2% | 15.1 | 38.39 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.15 | 0 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.73 | 1.56 | 206.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 419.41 | 246.98 | 620.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 58 Israel 637.13 compare
- 59 Guam 626.26 compare
- 60 French Guiana 623.3 compare
- 62 Armenia 618.49 compare
- 63 Costa Rica 618.19 compare
- 64 Guadeloupe 608.64 compare
More energy & mining data for United Arab Emirates
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2023)
- Gas production 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Arab Emirates was 620.4 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 620.4 in 2024.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 61st out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,736.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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